Liverpool vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Follow the live action below as Liverpool face Manchester City today in the WSL:

Liverpool WFC 1 - 2 Manchester City WFC

Liverpool vs Manchester City

17:03

Match ends, Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

17:00

Second Half ends, Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:59

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:59

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:55

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:54

Delay in match because of an injury Mia Enderby (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:53

Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Laia Aleixandri.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:53

Attempt blocked. Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:52

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:47

Attempt missed. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:47

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Rachael Laws.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:45

Attempt missed. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jessica Park.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:45

Offside, Liverpool Women. Mia Enderby is caught offside.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:45

Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:44

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Laia Aleixandri with a through ball.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:41

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:41

Substitution, Liverpool Women. Niamh Fahey replaces Gemma Bonner because of an injury.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:41

Substitution, Liverpool Women. Leanne Kiernan replaces Cornelia Kapocs.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:39

Delay in match because of an injury Rachael Laws (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:39

Foul by Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:39

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Aoba Fujino replaces Mary Fowler.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:39

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:36

Delay in match because of an injury Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:35

Attempt missed. Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jessica Park.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:35

Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:32

Offside, Manchester City Women. Mary Fowler is caught offside.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:31

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Taylor Hinds.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:31

Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:31

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:26

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Gemma Bonner.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:26

Marie-Therese Höbinger (Liverpool Women) is shown the yellow card.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:25

Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:26

Foul by Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:24

Offside, Liverpool Women. Sophie Haug is caught offside.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:23

Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Khadija Shaw.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:21

Foul by Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:20

Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Leila Ouahabi.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:20

Delay in match because of an injury Rachael Laws (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:19

Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 1. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a cross.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:18

Attempt missed. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jessica Park.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:15

Attempt missed. Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:13

Attempt missed. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:13

Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Alex Greenwood.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:13

Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Alex Greenwood.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:13

Attempt missed. Cornelia Kapocs (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jenna Clark with a headed pass following a corner.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:11

Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Kerstin Casparij.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:06

Second Half begins Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 0.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

16:06

Substitution, Liverpool Women. Mia Enderby replaces Olivia Smith because of an injury.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:50

First Half ends, Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 0.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:50

Foul by Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:49

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:46

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:46

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:46

Delay in match because of an injury Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:42

Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 0. Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from outside the box.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:36

Foul by Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:30

Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Khadija Shaw.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:28

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:26

Delay in match because of an injury Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:26

Foul by Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:24

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Taylor Hinds.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:26

Attempt missed. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Leila Ouahabi with a cross.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:24

Foul by Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:21

Attempt saved. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cornelia Kapocs.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:20

Attempt missed. Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:19

Foul by Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women).

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:16

Offside, Liverpool Women. Cornelia Kapocs is caught offside.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:16

Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:13

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:10

Attempt saved. Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

15:01

First Half begins.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

14:31

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Liverpool vs Manchester City

13:00

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